Jason Mraz

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Biography

Born 23 June 1977, Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA. The pop rock singer-songwriter Jason Mraz grew up in Virginia where he first developed an interest in musical theatre. He left his home state to attend the American Musical And Dramatic Academy in New York, but dropped out to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter. He played the coffee house circuit in New York and his native Virginia, before relocating to San Diego, California and immersing himself in the fertile local songwriting scene. Building an enviable local reputation for his entertaining live shows Mraz came to the attention of the major labels, and in 2002 signed a recording contract with Elektra Records. He recorded his debut album with Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer producer John Alag¡a and Virginia-based roots rock band the Agents Of Good Root. Released in November 2002, Waiting For My Rocket To Come built on the success of acts such as the aforementioned Matthews and Mayer, tapping into the lucrative North American market for melodic, roots rock-orientated material.

Discography:

Waiting For My Rocket To Come (Elektra 2002)***, Tonight Not Again: Jason Mraz Live At The Eagles Ballroom (Elektra 2004)**.

Videography:

Tonight Not Again: Jason Mraz Live At The Eagles Ballroom (Elektra 2004).

Music Albums

Waiting For My Rocket To Come

Elektra Entertainment

10/15/2002

Tonight, Not Again: Jason Mraz... [CD & DVD] *

Elektra Entertainment

08/24/2004

Source: Encyclopedia of Popular Music

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